Emergency Communications  

There is no emergency situation at this time.

The World Health Organization declared on June 11, 2009 that the new H1N1 virus has caused the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years. The last pandemic was the Hong Kong flu in 1968. This current announcement by WHO has raised the pandemic alert from 5 to 6, the highest level possible. This rating indicates that a new strain of influenza to which most people are susceptible is spreading freely in at least two regions of the world. This increase in phasing doesn't mean anything concerning severity, it merely concerns geographic spread. Pandemic means global and has no connotation of severity or mildness.

Efforts to limit the spread of the flu around the world continue.  We at our university continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC regarding covering coughs and sneezes as well as practicing good hand washing protocol. The seasonal flu vaccine is slated to be available at summer's end. This vaccine will not protect from the H1N1 virus.  A vaccine is being prepared specifically for that strain which is not yet available. 

The UH Severe Weather Response Planning Kit is now available.

Information about preparing for a campus emergency is available in the Emergency Management Plan and the Business Continuity Planning sections.

Important Information

• 2008 Annual Security Report Available
• How to Update Your Student Emergency Contact Information
  Student Instructions
• How to Update Your Faculty/Staff Emergency Contact Information
  Faculty and Staff Instructions